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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.59, 225.76 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.59, 225.76 and 97.25 is: 134.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.59 : 225.76 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.59/225.76 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.59x = 225.76 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.59x = 21,955.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,955.16/163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.21

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