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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 225.59 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 225.59 and 89.80 is: 123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 225.59 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/225.59 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 225.59 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 20,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,257.98/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.92

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