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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.21, 222.52 and 99.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.21, 222.52 and 99.13 is: 136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.21 : 222.52 = 99.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.21/222.52 = 99.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.21x = 222.52 × 99.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.21x = 22,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,059.21/161.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.83

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