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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.24, 225.29 and 97.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.24, 225.29 and 97.75 is: 134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.24 : 225.29 = 97.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.24/225.29 = 97.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.24x = 225.29 × 97.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.24x = 22,022.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,022.91/163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.91

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