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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.15, 225.17 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.15, 225.17 and 93.21 is: 128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.15 : 225.17 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.15/225.17 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.15x = 225.17 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.15x = 20,987.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,987.13/163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.64

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