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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.94, 223.47 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.94, 223.47 and 88.26 is: 121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.94 : 223.47 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.94/223.47 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.94x = 223.47 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.94x = 19,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,723.46/161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.79

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