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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.15, 222.27 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.15, 222.27 and 95.61 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.15 : 222.27 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.15/222.27 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.15x = 222.27 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.15x = 21,251.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,251.23/161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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