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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.21, 222.45 and 94.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.21, 222.45 and 94.83 is: 130.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.21 : 222.45 = 94.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.21/222.45 = 94.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.21x = 222.45 × 94.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.21x = 21,094.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,094.93/161.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.85

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