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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.36, 245.07 and 90.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.36, 245.07 and 90.31 is: 135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.36 : 245.07 = 90.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.36/245.07 = 90.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.36x = 245.07 × 90.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.36x = 22,132.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,132.27/163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.48

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