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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.19, 225.23 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.19, 225.23 and 96.81 is: 133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.19 : 225.23 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.19/225.23 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.19x = 225.23 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.19x = 21,804.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804.52/163.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.62

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