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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 225.37 and 97.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 225.37 and 97.81 is: 134.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 225.37 = 97.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/225.37 = 97.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 225.37 × 97.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 22,043.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,043.72/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.96

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