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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.15, 222.39 and 87.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.15, 222.39 and 87.47 is: 120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.15 : 222.39 = 87.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.15/222.39 = 87.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.15x = 222.39 × 87.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.15x = 19,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,453.11/161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.71

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