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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.18, 223.79 and 96.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.18, 223.79 and 96.71 is: 133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.18 : 223.79 = 96.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.18/223.79 = 96.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.18x = 223.79 × 96.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.18x = 21,641.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,641.13/162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.44

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