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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.44, 222.72 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.44, 222.72 and 95.83 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.44 : 222.72 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.44/222.72 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.44x = 222.72 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.44x = 21,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,344.40/161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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