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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.26, 222.52 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.26, 222.52 and 92.26 is: 127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.26 : 222.52 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.26/222.52 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.26x = 222.52 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.26x = 20,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,529.70/161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.31

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