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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.91, 223.47 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.91, 223.47 and 96.45 is: 133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.91 : 223.47 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.91/223.47 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.91x = 223.47 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.91x = 21,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,553.68/161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.12

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