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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.63, 225.83 and 94.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.63, 225.83 and 94.63 is: 130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.63 : 225.83 = 94.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.63/225.83 = 94.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.63x = 225.83 × 94.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.63x = 21,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,368.69/163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.60

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