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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.12, 223.79 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.12, 223.79 and 96.69 is: 133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.12 : 223.79 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.12/223.79 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.12x = 223.79 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.12x = 21,637.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,637.77/162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.47

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