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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.57, 225.73 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.57, 225.73 and 98.12 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.57 : 225.73 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.57/225.73 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.57x = 225.73 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.57x = 22,148.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,148.63/163.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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