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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.50, 222.86 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.50, 222.86 and 96 is: 132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.50 : 222.86 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.50/222.86 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.50x = 222.86 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.50x = 21,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,394.56/161.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.47

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