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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.18, 222.45 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.18, 222.45 and 98.99 is: 136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.18 : 222.45 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.18/222.45 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.18x = 222.45 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.18x = 22,020.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,020.33/161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.62

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