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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.37, 222.69 and 87.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.37, 222.69 and 87.69 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.37 : 222.69 = 87.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.37/222.69 = 87.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.37x = 222.69 × 87.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.37x = 19,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,527.69/161.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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