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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.15, 222.36 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.15, 222.36 and 90.25 is: 124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.15 : 222.36 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.15/222.36 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.15x = 222.36 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.15x = 20,067.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,067.54/161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.53

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