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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.99, 223.56 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.99, 223.56 and 92.07 is: 127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.99 : 223.56 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.99/223.56 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.99x = 223.56 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.99x = 20,582.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,582.71/161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.07

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