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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.97, 223.52 and 96.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.97, 223.52 and 96.51 is: 133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.97 : 223.52 = 96.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.97/223.52 = 96.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.97x = 223.52 × 96.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.97x = 21,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,571.92/161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.18

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