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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.35, 225.42 and 89.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.35, 225.42 and 89.66 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.35 : 225.42 = 89.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.35/225.42 = 89.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.35x = 225.42 × 89.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.35x = 20,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,210.49/163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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