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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 223.88 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.24, 223.88 and 96.74 is: 133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.24 : 223.88 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.24/223.88 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.24x = 223.88 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.24x = 21,658.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,658.15/162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.49

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