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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.33, 222.56 and 99.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.33, 222.56 and 99.05 is: 136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.33 : 222.56 = 99.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.33/222.56 = 99.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.33x = 222.56 × 99.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.33x = 22,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,044.57/161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.64

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