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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.61, 223 and 91.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.61, 223 and 91.66 is: 126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.61 : 223 = 91.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.61/223 = 91.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.61x = 223 × 91.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.61x = 20,440.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,440.18/161.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.48

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