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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.39, 225.50 and 97.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.39, 225.50 and 97.90 is: 135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.39 : 225.50 = 97.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.39/225.50 = 97.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.39x = 225.50 × 97.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.39x = 22,076.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,076.45/163.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.12

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