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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.43, 225.54 and 89.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.43, 225.54 and 89.75 is: 123.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.43 : 225.54 = 89.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.43/225.54 = 89.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.43x = 225.54 × 89.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.43x = 20,242.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,242.22/163.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.86

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