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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.23, 222.45 and 99.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.23, 222.45 and 99.07 is: 136.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.23 : 222.45 = 99.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.23/222.45 = 99.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.23x = 222.45 × 99.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.23x = 22,038.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,038.12/161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.69

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