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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.66, 225.85 and 89.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.66, 225.85 and 89.98 is: 124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.66 : 225.85 = 89.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.66/225.85 = 89.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.66x = 225.85 × 89.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.66x = 20,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,322.25/163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.17

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