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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.72, 223.16 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.72, 223.16 and 88.03 is: 121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.72 : 223.16 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.72/223.16 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.72x = 223.16 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.72x = 19,644.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,644.88/161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.48

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