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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.31, 225.37 and 89.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.31, 225.37 and 89.63 is: 123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.31 : 225.37 = 89.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.31/225.37 = 89.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.31x = 225.37 × 89.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.31x = 20,199.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,199.24/163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.69

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