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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.31, 222.61 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.31, 222.61 and 95.87 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.31 : 222.61 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.31/222.61 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.31x = 222.61 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.31x = 21,341.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,341.62/161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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