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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.54 and 96.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.54 and 96.49 is: 133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.54 = 96.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.54 = 96.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.54 × 96.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 21,569.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,569.37/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.14

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