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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.32, 222.65 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.32, 222.65 and 95.86 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.32 : 222.65 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.32/222.65 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.32x = 222.65 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.32x = 21,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,343.23/161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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