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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.54, 222.92 and 91.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.54, 222.92 and 91.61 is: 126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.54 : 222.92 = 91.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.54/222.92 = 91.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.54x = 222.92 × 91.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.54x = 20,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,422.49/161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.42

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