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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 225.23 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 225.23 and 93.27 is: 128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 225.23 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/225.23 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 225.23 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 21,007.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,007.51/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.72

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