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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.38, 222.68 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.38, 222.68 and 99.22 is: 136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.38 : 222.68 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.38/222.68 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.38x = 222.68 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.38x = 22,094.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,094.31/161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.91

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