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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.42, 222.86 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.42, 222.86 and 99.36 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.42 : 222.86 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.42/222.86 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.42x = 222.86 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.42x = 22,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,142.82/161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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