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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.26, 222.58 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.26, 222.58 and 99.14 is: 136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.26 : 222.58 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.26/222.58 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.26x = 222.58 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.26x = 22,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,067.12/161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.84

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