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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.78, 223.26 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.78, 223.26 and 96.32 is: 132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.78 : 223.26 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.78/223.26 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.78x = 223.26 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.78x = 21,504.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,504.40/161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.92

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