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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.03, 224.98 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.03, 224.98 and 89.35 is: 123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.03 : 224.98 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.03/224.98 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.03x = 224.98 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.03x = 20,100.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,100.80/163.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.30

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