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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.55, 223.04 and 96.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.55, 223.04 and 96.07 is: 132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.55 : 223.04 = 96.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.55/223.04 = 96.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.55x = 223.04 × 96.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.55x = 21,427.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,427.45/161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.64

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