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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.12, 222.28 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.12, 222.28 and 124.23 is: 171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.12 : 222.28 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.12/222.28 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.12x = 222.28 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.12x = 27,614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,614.37/161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.39

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