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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.46, 222.78 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.46, 222.78 and 95.94 is: 132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.46 : 222.78 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.46/222.78 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.46x = 222.78 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.46x = 21,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,372.40/161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.37

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