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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.25, 222.51 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.25, 222.51 and 94.85 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.25 : 222.51 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.25/222.51 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.25x = 222.51 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.25x = 21,105.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,105.07/161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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