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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.42, 222.76 and 87.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.42, 222.76 and 87.73 is: 121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.42 : 222.76 = 87.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.42/222.76 = 87.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.42x = 222.76 × 87.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.42x = 19,543.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,543.13/161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.07

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