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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.15, 225.03 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.15, 225.03 and 97.61 is: 134.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.15 : 225.03 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.15/225.03 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.15x = 225.03 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.15x = 21,965.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,965.18/163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.63

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