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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.42, 222.71 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.42, 222.71 and 99.22 is: 136.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.42 : 222.71 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.42/222.71 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.42x = 222.71 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.42x = 22,097.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,097.29/161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.89

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