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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.31, 225.36 and 93.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.31, 225.36 and 93.35 is: 128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.31 : 225.36 = 93.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.31/225.36 = 93.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.31x = 225.36 × 93.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.31x = 21,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,036.23/163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.82

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