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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.80, 223.23 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.80, 223.23 and 96.27 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.80 : 223.23 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.80/223.23 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.80x = 223.23 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.80x = 21,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,490.35/161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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