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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.66, 223.13 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.66, 223.13 and 96.19 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.66 : 223.13 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.66/223.13 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.66x = 223.13 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.66x = 21,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,461.28/161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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