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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.22, 223.82 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.22, 223.82 and 96.68 is: 133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.22 : 223.82 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.22/223.82 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.22x = 223.82 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.22x = 21,638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,638.92/162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.39

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