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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.76, 223.24 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.76, 223.24 and 91.82 is: 126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.76 : 223.24 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.76/223.24 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.76x = 223.24 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.76x = 20,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,497.90/161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.72

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