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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.60, 225.78 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.60, 225.78 and 98.14 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.60 : 225.78 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.60/225.78 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.60x = 225.78 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.60x = 22,158.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158.05/163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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