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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.91, 223.41 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.91, 223.41 and 91.96 is: 126.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.91 : 223.41 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.91/223.41 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.91x = 223.41 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.91x = 20,544.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,544.78/161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.89

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