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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 222.36 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 222.36 and 94.76 is: 130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 222.36 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/222.36 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 222.36 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 21,070.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,070.83/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.74

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