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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 222.86 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 222.86 and 92.52 is: 127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 222.86 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/222.86 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 222.86 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 20,619.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,619.01/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.66

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