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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.48, 222.85 and 99.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.48, 222.85 and 99.31 is: 137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.48 : 222.85 = 99.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.48/222.85 = 99.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.48x = 222.85 × 99.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.48x = 22,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,130.80/161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.05

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