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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 221.90 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 221.90 and 130.02 is: 179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 221.90 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/221.90 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 221.90 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 28,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,851.44/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.02

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