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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.49, 225.64 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.49, 225.64 and 98.03 is: 135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.49 : 225.64 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.49/225.64 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.49x = 225.64 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.49x = 22,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,119.49/163.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.30

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