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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 222.55 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 222.55 and 99.08 is: 136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 222.55 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/222.55 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 222.55 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 22,050.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,050.25/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.80

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