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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.21, 225.24 and 89.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.21, 225.24 and 89.53 is: 123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.21 : 225.24 = 89.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.21/225.24 = 89.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.21x = 225.24 × 89.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.21x = 20,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,165.74/163.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.56

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