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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.51, 225.57 and 97.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.51, 225.57 and 97.99 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.51 : 225.57 = 97.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.51/225.57 = 97.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.51x = 225.57 × 97.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.51x = 22,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,103.60/163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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