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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.78, 226.03 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.78, 226.03 and 93.86 is: 129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.78 : 226.03 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.78/226.03 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.78x = 226.03 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.78x = 21,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,215.18/163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.53

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