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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.77, 223.23 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.77, 223.23 and 88.08 is: 121.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.77 : 223.23 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.77/223.23 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.77x = 223.23 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.77x = 19,663.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,663.02/161.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.55

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