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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 225.80 and 93.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 225.80 and 93.67 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 225.80 = 93.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/225.80 = 93.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 225.80 × 93.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 21,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,150.69/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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