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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.32, 225.37 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.32, 225.37 and 89.64 is: 123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.32 : 225.37 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.32/225.37 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.32x = 225.37 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.32x = 20,202.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,202.17/163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.70

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