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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.31, 223.88 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.31, 223.88 and 96.80 is: 133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.31 : 223.88 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.31/223.88 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.31x = 223.88 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.31x = 21,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,671.58/162.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.52

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