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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.33, 222.64 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.33, 222.64 and 94.95 is: 131.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.33 : 222.64 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.33/222.64 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.33x = 222.64 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.33x = 21,139.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,139.75/161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.04

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