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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 223.46 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 223.46 and 96.52 is: 133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 223.46 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/223.46 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 223.46 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 21,568.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,568.36/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.17

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