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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.33, 222.62 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.33, 222.62 and 99.20 is: 136.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.33 : 222.62 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.33/222.62 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.33x = 222.62 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.33x = 22,083.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,083.96/161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.89

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