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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.73, 223.19 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.73, 223.19 and 91.80 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.73 : 223.19 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.73/223.19 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.73x = 223.19 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.73x = 20,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,488.38/161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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