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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.63, 225.81 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.63, 225.81 and 98.15 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.63 : 225.81 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.63/225.81 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.63x = 225.81 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.63x = 22,163.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,163.82/163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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