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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.87, 223.37 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.87, 223.37 and 88.19 is: 121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.87 : 223.37 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.87/223.37 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.87x = 223.37 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.87x = 19,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,699.11/161.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.70

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