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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.13, 222.37 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.13, 222.37 and 92.13 is: 127.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.13 : 222.37 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.13/222.37 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.13x = 222.37 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.13x = 20,485.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,485.61/161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.14

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