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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 225.62 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 225.62 and 93.55 is: 129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 225.62 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/225.62 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 225.62 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 21,105.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,105.16/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.10

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