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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.11, 222.38 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.11, 222.38 and 95.66 is: 132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.11 : 222.38 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.11/222.38 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.11x = 222.38 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.11x = 21,272.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,272.87/161.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.04

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