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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.42, 245.12 and 65.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.42, 245.12 and 65.89 is: 98.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.42 : 245.12 = 65.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.42/245.12 = 65.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.42x = 245.12 × 65.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.42x = 16,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,150.96/163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.83

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