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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.59, 225.74 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.59, 225.74 and 98.07 is: 135.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.59 : 225.74 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.59/225.74 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.59x = 225.74 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.59x = 22,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,138.57/163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.33

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