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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.71, 223.12 and 91.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.71, 223.12 and 91.75 is: 126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.71 : 223.12 = 91.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.71/223.12 = 91.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.71x = 223.12 × 91.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.71x = 20,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,469.91/161.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.58

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