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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 222.90 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 222.90 and 96.14 is: 132.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 222.90 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/222.90 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 222.90 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 21,429.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,429.61/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.58

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