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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.18, 222.31 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.18, 222.31 and 99.01 is: 136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.18 : 222.31 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.18/222.31 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.18x = 222.31 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.18x = 22,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,010.91/161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.56

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