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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 225.79 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 225.79 and 93.68 is: 129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 225.79 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/225.79 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 225.79 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 21,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152.34/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.28

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