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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.59, 223.01 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.59, 223.01 and 91.68 is: 126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.59 : 223.01 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.59/223.01 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.59x = 223.01 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.59x = 20,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,445.56/161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.53

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