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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.38, 222.58 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.38, 222.58 and 95.86 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.38 : 222.58 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.38/222.58 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.38x = 222.58 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.38x = 21,336.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,336.52/161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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