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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.77, 223.25 and 95.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.77, 223.25 and 95.35 is: 131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.77 : 223.25 = 95.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.77/223.25 = 95.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.77x = 223.25 × 95.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.77x = 21,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,286.89/161.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.59

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