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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.61, 225.75 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.61, 225.75 and 98.20 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.61 : 225.75 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.61/225.75 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.61x = 225.75 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.61x = 22,168.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,168.65/163.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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