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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.50, 225.65 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.50, 225.65 and 94.50 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.50 : 225.65 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.50/225.65 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.50x = 225.65 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.50x = 21,323.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,323.93/163.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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