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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.30, 223.97 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.30, 223.97 and 96.83 is: 133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.30 : 223.97 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.30/223.97 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.30x = 223.97 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.30x = 21,687.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,687.02/162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.62

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