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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.19, 223.79 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.19, 223.79 and 96.69 is: 133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.19 : 223.79 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.19/223.79 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.19x = 223.79 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.19x = 21,638.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,638.26/162.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.41

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