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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.42, 244.92 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.42, 244.92 and 91.33 is: 136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.42 : 244.92 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.42/244.92 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.42x = 244.92 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.42x = 22,368.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368.27/163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.88

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