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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.18, 225.21 and 97.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.18, 225.21 and 97.72 is: 134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.18 : 225.21 = 97.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.18/225.21 = 97.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.18x = 225.21 × 97.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.18x = 22,007.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,007.52/163.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.87

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