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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.57, 222.96 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.57, 222.96 and 87.88 is: 121.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.57 : 222.96 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.57/222.96 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.57x = 222.96 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.57x = 19,594.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594.73/161.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.28

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