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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.78, 223.28 and 96.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.78, 223.28 and 96.34 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.78 : 223.28 = 96.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.78/223.28 = 96.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.78x = 223.28 × 96.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.78x = 21,510.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,510.80/161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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