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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 225.60 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 225.60 and 94.56 is: 130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 225.60 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/225.60 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 225.60 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 21,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,332.74/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.43

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