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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.21, 222.47 and 87.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.21, 222.47 and 87.53 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.21 : 222.47 = 87.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.21/222.47 = 87.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.21x = 222.47 × 87.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.21x = 19,471.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,471.69/161.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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