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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.45, 222.80 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.45, 222.80 and 87.76 is: 121.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.45 : 222.80 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.45/222.80 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.45x = 222.80 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.45x = 19,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,553.20/161.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.11

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