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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.95, 223.40 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.95, 223.40 and 96.45 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.95 : 223.40 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.95/223.40 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.95x = 223.40 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.95x = 21,546.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,546.93/161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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