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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.59, 223 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.59, 223 and 96.11 is: 132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.59 : 223 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.59/223 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.59x = 223 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.59x = 21,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,432.53/161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.64

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