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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.71, 225.92 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.71, 225.92 and 94.71 is: 130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.71 : 225.92 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.71/225.92 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.71x = 225.92 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.71x = 21,396.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,396.41/163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.70

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