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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.29, 225.37 and 93.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.29, 225.37 and 93.36 is: 128.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.29 : 225.37 = 93.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.29/225.37 = 93.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.29x = 225.37 × 93.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.29x = 21,041.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,041.51/163.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.86

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