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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.69, 223.14 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.69, 223.14 and 88.01 is: 121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.69 : 223.14 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.69/223.14 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.69x = 223.14 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.69x = 19,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,639.36/161.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.46

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