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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.36, 222.68 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.36, 222.68 and 95.87 is: 132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.36 : 222.68 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.36/222.68 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.36x = 222.68 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.36x = 21,346.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346.74/161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.29

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