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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.18, 223.77 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.18, 223.77 and 96.67 is: 133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.18 : 223.77 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.18/223.77 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.18x = 223.77 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.18x = 21,631.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,631.85/162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.38

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