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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.32, 225.35 and 97.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.32, 225.35 and 97.85 is: 135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.32 : 225.35 = 97.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.32/225.35 = 97.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.32x = 225.35 × 97.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.32x = 22,049.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,049.37/163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.01

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