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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 225.07 and 89.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 225.07 and 89.41 is: 123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 225.07 = 89.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/225.07 = 89.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 225.07 × 89.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 20,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,123.40/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.39

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