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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.68, 223.15 and 91.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.68, 223.15 and 91.77 is: 126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.68 : 223.15 = 91.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.68/223.15 = 91.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.68x = 223.15 × 91.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.68x = 20,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,478.48/161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.66

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