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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.44, 225.54 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.44, 225.54 and 93.50 is: 129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.44 : 225.54 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.44/225.54 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.44x = 225.54 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.44x = 21,087.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,087.99/163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.03

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