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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.23, 225.29 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.23, 225.29 and 96.83 is: 133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.23 : 225.29 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.23/225.29 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.23x = 225.29 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.23x = 21,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,813.22/163.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.63

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