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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.65, 225.84 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.65, 225.84 and 89.97 is: 124.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.65 : 225.84 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.65/225.84 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.65x = 225.84 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.65x = 20,318.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,318.32/163.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.16

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