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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.60, 225.77 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.60, 225.77 and 89.92 is: 124.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.60 : 225.77 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.60/225.77 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.60x = 225.77 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.60x = 20,300.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,300.37/163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.09

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