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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.39, 225.42 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.39, 225.42 and 97.88 is: 135.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.39 : 225.42 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.39/225.42 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.39x = 225.42 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.39x = 22,064.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,064.11/163.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.04

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