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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 223 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 223 and 96.14 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 223 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/223 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 223 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 21,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,439.22/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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