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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.89, 223.40 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.89, 223.40 and 96.39 is: 133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.89 : 223.40 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.89/223.40 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.89x = 223.40 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.89x = 21,531.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,531.93/161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.00

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