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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.68, 223.09 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.68, 223.09 and 91.74 is: 126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.68 : 223.09 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.68/223.09 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.68x = 223.09 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.68x = 20,466.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,466.28/161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.59

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