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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.73, 223.16 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.73, 223.16 and 96.26 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.73 : 223.16 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.73/223.16 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.73x = 223.16 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.73x = 21,479.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,479.78/161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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