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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.26, 222.54 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.26, 222.54 and 94.90 is: 130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.26 : 222.54 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.26/222.54 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.26x = 222.54 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.26x = 21,119.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,119.05/161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.96

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