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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.46, 222.83 and 87.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.46, 222.83 and 87.79 is: 121.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.46 : 222.83 = 87.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.46/222.83 = 87.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.46x = 222.83 × 87.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.46x = 19,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,560.90/161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.15

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