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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.59, 222.98 and 91.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.59, 222.98 and 91.65 is: 126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.59 : 222.98 = 91.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.59/222.98 = 91.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.59x = 222.98 × 91.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.59x = 20,436.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,436.12/161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.47

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