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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.07, 225.08 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.07, 225.08 and 93.16 is: 128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.07 : 225.08 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.07/225.08 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.07x = 225.08 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.07x = 20,968.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,968.62/163.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.59

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