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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.72, 223.17 and 96.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.72, 223.17 and 96.23 is: 132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.72 : 223.17 = 96.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.72/223.17 = 96.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.72x = 223.17 × 96.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.72x = 21,475.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,475.65/161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.80

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