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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.16, 225.18 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.16, 225.18 and 93.20 is: 128.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.16 : 225.18 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.16/225.18 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.16x = 225.18 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.16x = 20,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,987.34/163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.63

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