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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.55, 222.94 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.55, 222.94 and 95.18 is: 131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.55 : 222.94 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.55/222.94 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.55x = 222.94 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.55x = 21,218.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,218.31/161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.35

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