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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 225.67 and 89.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 225.67 and 89.85 is: 123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 225.67 = 89.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/225.67 = 89.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 225.67 × 89.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 20,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,276.22/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.99

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