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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.09, 225.07 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.09, 225.07 and 97.59 is: 134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.09 : 225.07 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.09/225.07 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.09x = 225.07 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.09x = 21,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,964.58/163.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.68

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