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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.24, 222.57 and 95.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.24, 222.57 and 95.75 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.24 : 222.57 = 95.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.24/222.57 = 95.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.24x = 222.57 × 95.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.24x = 21,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,309.96/161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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