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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.41, 222.67 and 99.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.41, 222.67 and 99.21 is: 136.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.41 : 222.67 = 99.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.41/222.67 = 99.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.41x = 222.67 × 99.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.41x = 22,091.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091.09/161.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.86

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