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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 225.48 and 97.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 225.48 and 97.93 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 225.48 = 97.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/225.48 = 97.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 225.48 × 97.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 22,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,080.69/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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