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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.62, 223.02 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.62, 223.02 and 87.93 is: 121.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.62 : 223.02 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.62/223.02 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.62x = 223.02 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.62x = 19,610.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,610.40/161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.34

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