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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 225.32 and 89.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 225.32 and 89.60 is: 123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 225.32 = 89.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/225.32 = 89.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 225.32 × 89.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 20,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,187.10/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.64

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