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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 223.44 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 223.44 and 96.44 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 223.44 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/223.44 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 223.44 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 21,548.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,548.55/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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