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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.27, 223.95 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.27, 223.95 and 96.81 is: 133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.27 : 223.95 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.27/223.95 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.27x = 223.95 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.27x = 21,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,680.60/162.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.61

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