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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.85, 223.28 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.85, 223.28 and 96.32 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.85 : 223.28 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.85/223.28 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.85x = 223.28 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.85x = 21,505.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,505.87/161.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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