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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.18, 222.47 and 99.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.18, 222.47 and 99.06 is: 136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.18 : 222.47 = 99.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.18/222.47 = 99.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.18x = 222.47 × 99.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.18x = 22,037.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,037.20/161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.72

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