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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.07, 225.02 and 89.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.07, 225.02 and 89.39 is: 123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.07 : 225.02 = 89.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.07/225.02 = 89.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.07x = 225.02 × 89.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.07x = 20,112.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,112.97/163.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.34

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