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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.37, 225.45 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.37, 225.45 and 89.68 is: 123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.37 : 225.45 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.37/225.45 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.37x = 225.45 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.37x = 20,218.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,218.47/163.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.76

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