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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.17, 222.42 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.17, 222.42 and 98.98 is: 136.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.17 : 222.42 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.17/222.42 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.17x = 222.42 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.17x = 22,015.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,015.29/161.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.59

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