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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.28, 222.55 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.28, 222.55 and 94.85 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.28 : 222.55 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.28/222.55 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.28x = 222.55 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.28x = 21,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,109.30/161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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