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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 225.94 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 225.94 and 92.86 is: 128.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 225.94 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/225.94 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 225.94 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 20,980.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,980.21/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.11

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