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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.56, 222.95 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.56, 222.95 and 91.62 is: 126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.56 : 222.95 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.56/222.95 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.56x = 222.95 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.56x = 20,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,426.68/161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.43

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