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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 225.58 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 225.58 and 97.98 is: 135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 225.58 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/225.58 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 225.58 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 22,102.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,102.33/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.20

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