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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.38, 223.94 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.38, 223.94 and 96.83 is: 133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.38 : 223.94 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.38/223.94 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.38x = 223.94 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.38x = 21,684.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,684.91/162.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.55

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