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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 222.35 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 222.35 and 98.96 is: 136.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 222.35 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/222.35 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 222.35 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 22,002.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,002.15/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.53

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