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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.12, 225.13 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.12, 225.13 and 97.66 is: 134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.12 : 225.13 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.12/225.13 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.12x = 225.13 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.12x = 21,986.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,986.20/163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.79

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