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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.42, 225.52 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.42, 225.52 and 89.74 is: 123.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.42 : 225.52 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.42/225.52 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.42x = 225.52 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.42x = 20,236.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,236.59/163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.84

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