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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.24, 222.51 and 94.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.24, 222.51 and 94.89 is: 130.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.24 : 222.51 = 94.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.24/222.51 = 94.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.24x = 222.51 × 94.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.24x = 21,114.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,114.53/161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.95

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