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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.99, 223.52 and 96.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.99, 223.52 and 96.49 is: 133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.99 : 223.52 = 96.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.99/223.52 = 96.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.99x = 223.52 × 96.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.99x = 21,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,566.40/161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.14

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