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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 225.99 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 225.99 and 90.08 is: 124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 225.99 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/225.99 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 225.99 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 20,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,355.71/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.30

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