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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 222.40 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 222.40 and 87.48 is: 120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 222.40 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/222.40 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 222.40 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 19,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,454.66/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.72

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