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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.42, 222.97 and 126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.42, 222.97 and 126.89 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.42 : 222.97 = 126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.42/222.97 = 126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.42x = 222.97 × 126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.42x = 28,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,291.23/161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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