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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 222.08 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 222.08 and 126.23 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 222.08 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/222.08 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 222.08 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 28,031.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,031.42/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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