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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.67, 223.10 and 87.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.67, 223.10 and 87.99 is: 121.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.67 : 223.10 = 87.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.67/223.10 = 87.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.67x = 223.10 × 87.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.67x = 19,630.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,630.57/161.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.42

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