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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.39, 222.72 and 87.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.39, 222.72 and 87.71 is: 121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.39 : 222.72 = 87.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.39/222.72 = 87.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.39x = 222.72 × 87.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.39x = 19,533.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,533.70/161.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.03

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