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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 223.02 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 223.02 and 95.23 is: 131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 223.02 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/223.02 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 223.02 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 21,238.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,238.19/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.39

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