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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.62, 223.02 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.62, 223.02 and 96.14 is: 132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.62 : 223.02 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.62/223.02 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.62x = 223.02 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.62x = 21,441.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,441.14/161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.66

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