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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.36, 222.67 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.36, 222.67 and 95.85 is: 132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.36 : 222.67 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.36/222.67 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.36x = 222.67 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.36x = 21,342.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,342.92/161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.27

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