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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.42, 223.92 and 96.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.42, 223.92 and 96.90 is: 133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.42 : 223.92 = 96.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.42/223.92 = 96.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.42x = 223.92 × 96.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.42x = 21,697.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,697.85/162.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.59

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