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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.33, 222.63 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.33, 222.63 and 95.80 is: 132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.33 : 222.63 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.33/222.63 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.33x = 222.63 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.33x = 21,326.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,326.84/161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.19

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