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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.31, 245.03 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.31, 245.03 and 91.16 is: 136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.31 : 245.03 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.31/245.03 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.31x = 245.03 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.31x = 22,336.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,336.48/163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.78

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