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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 222.57 and 120.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 222.57 and 120.05 is: 165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 222.57 = 120.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/222.57 = 120.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 222.57 × 120.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 26,718.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,718.42/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.54

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