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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.75, 245.63 and 91.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.75, 245.63 and 91.61 is: 137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.75 : 245.63 = 91.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.75/245.63 = 91.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.75x = 245.63 × 91.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.75x = 22,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,502.16/163.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.42

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