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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 225.63 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 225.63 and 93.58 is: 129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 225.63 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/225.63 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 225.63 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 21,114.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,114.46/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.12

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