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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.05, 223.52 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.05, 223.52 and 96.50 is: 133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.05 : 223.52 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.05/223.52 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.05x = 223.52 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.05x = 21,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,569.20/162.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.11

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