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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.46, 222.78 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.46, 222.78 and 95.06 is: 131.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.46 : 222.78 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.46/222.78 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.46x = 222.78 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.46x = 21,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,177.47/161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.16

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