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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.12, 222.12 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.12, 222.12 and 119.60 is: 164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.12 : 222.12 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.12/222.12 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.12x = 222.12 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.12x = 26,564.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,564.44/161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.88

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