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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.10, 223.64 and 96.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.10, 223.64 and 96.58 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.10 : 223.64 = 96.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.10/223.64 = 96.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.10x = 223.64 × 96.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.10x = 21,599.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,599.15/162.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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