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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.12, 222.17 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.12, 222.17 and 126.09 is: 173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.12 : 222.17 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.12/222.17 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.12x = 222.17 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.12x = 28,013.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,013.73/161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.87

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