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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.44, 225.55 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.44, 225.55 and 97.94 is: 135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.44 : 225.55 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.44/225.55 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.44x = 225.55 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.44x = 22,091.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091.05/163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.16

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