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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.42, 222.80 and 95.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.42, 222.80 and 95.95 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.42 : 222.80 = 95.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.42/222.80 = 95.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.42x = 222.80 × 95.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.42x = 21,376.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,376.62/161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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