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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.51, 225.64 and 88.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.51, 225.64 and 88.81 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.51 : 225.64 = 88.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.51/225.64 = 88.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.51x = 225.64 × 88.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.51x = 20,039.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,039.40/163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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