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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.29, 222.51 and 99.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.29, 222.51 and 99.10 is: 136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.29 : 222.51 = 99.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.29/222.51 = 99.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.29x = 222.51 × 99.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.29x = 22,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,050.18/161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.71

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