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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.59, 222.94 and 91.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.59, 222.94 and 91.64 is: 126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.59 : 222.94 = 91.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.59/222.94 = 91.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.59x = 222.94 × 91.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.59x = 20,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,430.22/161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.43

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