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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.75, 223.25 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.75, 223.25 and 92.75 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.75 : 223.25 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.75/223.25 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.75x = 223.25 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.75x = 20,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,706.44/161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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