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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.71, 223.13 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.71, 223.13 and 95.31 is: 131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.71 : 223.13 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.71/223.13 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.71x = 223.13 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.71x = 21,266.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,266.52/161.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.51

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