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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.32, 225.32 and 96.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.32, 225.32 and 96.90 is: 133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.32 : 225.32 = 96.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.32/225.32 = 96.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.32x = 225.32 × 96.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.32x = 21,833.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,833.51/163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.69

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