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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.91, 223.43 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.91, 223.43 and 88.23 is: 121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.91 : 223.43 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.91/223.43 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.91x = 223.43 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.91x = 19,711.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,711.89/161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.75

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