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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.25, 222.53 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.25, 222.53 and 87.56 is: 120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.25 : 222.53 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.25/222.53 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.25x = 222.53 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.25x = 19,484.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,484.85/161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.84

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