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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.09, 225.06 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.09, 225.06 and 93.16 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.09 : 225.06 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.09/225.06 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.09x = 225.06 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.09x = 20,966.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,966.59/163.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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