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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.51, 222.84 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.51, 222.84 and 99.35 is: 137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.51 : 222.84 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.51/222.84 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.51x = 222.84 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.51x = 22,138.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,138.04/161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.07

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