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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 222.74 and 87.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 222.74 and 87.72 is: 121.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 222.74 = 87.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/222.74 = 87.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 222.74 × 87.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 19,538.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,538.31/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.06

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