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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.74, 223.23 and 91.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.74, 223.23 and 91.81 is: 126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.74 : 223.23 = 91.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.74/223.23 = 91.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.74x = 223.23 × 91.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.74x = 20,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,494.75/161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.71

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