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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 225.74 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 225.74 and 93.66 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 225.74 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/225.74 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 225.74 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 21,142.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,142.81/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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