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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.06, 225.02 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.06, 225.02 and 97.56 is: 134.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.06 : 225.02 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.06/225.02 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.06x = 225.02 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.06x = 21,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,952.95/163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.63

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