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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.45, 225.56 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.45, 225.56 and 97.94 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.45 : 225.56 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.45/225.56 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.45x = 225.56 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.45x = 22,089.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,089.73/163.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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