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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.30, 222.73 and 99.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.30, 222.73 and 99.17 is: 136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.30 : 222.73 = 99.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.30/222.73 = 99.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.30x = 222.73 × 99.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.30x = 22,088.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,088.13/161.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.94

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