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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.13, 222.42 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.13, 222.42 and 95.64 is: 132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.13 : 222.42 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.13/222.42 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.13x = 222.42 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.13x = 21,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,272.25/161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.02

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