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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.14, 223.74 and 96.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.14, 223.74 and 96.65 is: 133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.14 : 223.74 = 96.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.14/223.74 = 96.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.14x = 223.74 × 96.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.14x = 21,623.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,623.35/162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.36

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