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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.29, 223.98 and 96.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.29, 223.98 and 96.77 is: 133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.29 : 223.98 = 96.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.29/223.98 = 96.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.29x = 223.98 × 96.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.29x = 21,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,674.54/162.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.55

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