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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.88, 223.46 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.88, 223.46 and 95.51 is: 131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.88 : 223.46 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.88/223.46 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.88x = 223.46 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.88x = 21,341.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,341.07/161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.83

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