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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.41, 225.50 and 97.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.41, 225.50 and 97.89 is: 135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.41 : 225.50 = 97.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.41/225.50 = 97.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.41x = 225.50 × 97.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.41x = 22,074.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,074.20/163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.08

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