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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.22, 222.41 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.22, 222.41 and 95.72 is: 132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.22 : 222.41 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.22/222.41 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.22x = 222.41 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.22x = 21,289.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,289.09/161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.05

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