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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.57, 225.70 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.57, 225.70 and 93.63 is: 129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.57 : 225.70 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.57/225.70 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.57x = 225.70 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.57x = 21,132.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,132.29/163.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.19

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