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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.55, 225.72 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.55, 225.72 and 89.88 is: 124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.55 : 225.72 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.55/225.72 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.55x = 225.72 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.55x = 20,286.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,286.87/163.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.04

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