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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 225.70 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 225.70 and 93.57 is: 129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 225.70 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/225.70 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 225.70 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 21,118.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,118.75/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.14

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