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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.56, 222.94 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.56, 222.94 and 90.66 is: 125.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.56 : 222.94 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.56/222.94 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.56x = 222.94 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.56x = 20,211.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,211.51/161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.10

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