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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.10, 225.10 and 97.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.10, 225.10 and 97.60 is: 134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.10 : 225.10 = 97.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.10/225.10 = 97.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.10x = 225.10 × 97.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.10x = 21,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,969.76/163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.70

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