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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.27, 222.55 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.27, 222.55 and 87.59 is: 120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.27 : 222.55 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.27/222.55 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.27x = 222.55 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.27x = 19,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,493.24/161.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.87

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