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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.87, 223.47 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.87, 223.47 and 124.95 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.87 : 223.47 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.87/223.47 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.87x = 223.47 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.87x = 27,922.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,922.58/161.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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