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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.54, 222.89 and 95.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.54, 222.89 and 95.14 is: 131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.54 : 222.89 = 95.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.54/222.89 = 95.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.54x = 222.89 × 95.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.54x = 21,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,205.75/161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.27

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