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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.06, 225.01 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.06, 225.01 and 89.38 is: 123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.06 : 225.01 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.06/225.01 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.06x = 225.01 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.06x = 20,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,110.27/163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.33

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