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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.31, 222.62 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.31, 222.62 and 95.82 is: 132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.31 : 222.62 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.31/222.62 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.31x = 222.62 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.31x = 21,330.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,330.97/161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.24

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