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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.10, 222.32 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.10, 222.32 and 90.21 is: 124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.10 : 222.32 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.10/222.32 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.10x = 222.32 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.10x = 20,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,055.30/161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.49

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