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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.51, 244.94 and 94.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.51, 244.94 and 94.89 is: 142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.51 : 244.94 = 94.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.51/244.94 = 94.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.51x = 244.94 × 94.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.51x = 23,242.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,242.09/163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.15

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