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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.06, 223.62 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.06, 223.62 and 96.59 is: 133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.06 : 223.62 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.06/223.62 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.06x = 223.62 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.06x = 21,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,599.46/162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.28

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