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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.11, 222.06 and 124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.11, 222.06 and 124.21 is: 171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.11 : 222.06 = 124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.11/222.06 = 124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.11x = 222.06 × 124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.11x = 27,582.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,582.07/161.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.20

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