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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 225.75 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 225.75 and 97.19 is: 134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 225.75 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/225.75 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 225.75 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 21,939.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,939.03/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.13

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