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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.71, 225.91 and 90.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.71, 225.91 and 90.03 is: 124.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.71 : 225.91 = 90.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.71/225.91 = 90.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.71x = 225.91 × 90.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.71x = 20,338.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,338.68/163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.24

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