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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.09, 223.70 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.09, 223.70 and 96.62 is: 133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.09 : 223.70 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.09/223.70 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.09x = 223.70 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.09x = 21,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,612.29/162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.34

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