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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.36, 222.60 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.36, 222.60 and 132.08 is: 182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.36 : 222.60 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.36/222.60 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.36x = 222.60 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.36x = 29,401.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,401.01/161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.21

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