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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 225.87 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 225.87 and 98.16 is: 135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 225.87 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/225.87 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 225.87 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 22,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,171.40/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.51

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