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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.14, 222.42 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.14, 222.42 and 95.67 is: 132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.14 : 222.42 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.14/222.42 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.14x = 222.42 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.14x = 21,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,278.92/161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.05

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