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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.82, 223.36 and 96.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.82, 223.36 and 96.34 is: 132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.82 : 223.36 = 96.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.82/223.36 = 96.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.82x = 223.36 × 96.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.82x = 21,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,518.50/161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.98

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