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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 222.44 and 87.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 222.44 and 87.51 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 222.44 = 87.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/222.44 = 87.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 222.44 × 87.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 19,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,464.78/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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