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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.10, 222.31 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.10, 222.31 and 87.42 is: 120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.10 : 222.31 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.10/222.31 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.10x = 222.31 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.10x = 19,433.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,433.23/161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.63

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