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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.42, 222.71 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.42, 222.71 and 95.01 is: 131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.42 : 222.71 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.42/222.71 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.42x = 222.71 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.42x = 21,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,159.20/161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.09

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