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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.85, 223.35 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.85, 223.35 and 88.16 is: 121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.85 : 223.35 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.85/223.35 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.85x = 223.35 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.85x = 19,691.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,691.22/161.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.66

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