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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.23, 225.23 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.23, 225.23 and 97.76 is: 134.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.23 : 225.23 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.23/225.23 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.23x = 225.23 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.23x = 22,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,016.87/163.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.88

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