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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.49, 222.77 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.49, 222.77 and 96.02 is: 132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.49 : 222.77 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.49/222.77 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.49x = 222.77 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.49x = 21,388.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,388.78/161.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.45

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