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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.95, 223.62 and 129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.95, 223.62 and 129.55 is: 178.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.95 : 223.62 = 129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.95/223.62 = 129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.95x = 223.62 × 129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.95x = 28,969.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,969.97/161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.88

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