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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.36, 245.05 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.36, 245.05 and 94.86 is: 142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.36 : 245.05 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.36/245.05 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.36x = 245.05 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.36x = 23,245.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,245.21/163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.30

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