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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.26, 222.54 and 87.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.26, 222.54 and 87.58 is: 120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.26 : 222.54 = 87.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.26/222.54 = 87.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.26x = 222.54 × 87.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.26x = 19,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,489.17/161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.85

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