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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 225.25 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 225.25 and 97.76 is: 134.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 225.25 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/225.25 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 225.25 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 22,020.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,020.76/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.88

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