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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 222.96 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 222.96 and 95.20 is: 131.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 222.96 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/222.96 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 222.96 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 21,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,225.79/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.36

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