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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.42, 245.25 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.42, 245.25 and 91.34 is: 137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.42 : 245.25 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.42/245.25 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.42x = 245.25 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.42x = 22,401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,401.14/163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.08

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