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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.12, 222.35 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.12, 222.35 and 98.98 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.12 : 222.35 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.12/222.35 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.12x = 222.35 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.12x = 22,008.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,008.20/161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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