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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.82, 223.31 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.82, 223.31 and 96.36 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.82 : 223.31 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.82/223.31 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.82x = 223.31 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.82x = 21,517.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,517.67/161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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