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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.63, 225.77 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.63, 225.77 and 93.69 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.63 : 225.77 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.63/225.77 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.63x = 225.77 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.63x = 21,152.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152.39/163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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