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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.19, 225.24 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.19, 225.24 and 96.83 is: 133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.19 : 225.24 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.19/225.24 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.19x = 225.24 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.19x = 21,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,808.86/163.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.65

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