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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.79, 225.93 and 98.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.79, 225.93 and 98.25 is: 135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.79 : 225.93 = 98.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.79/225.93 = 98.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.79x = 225.93 × 98.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.79x = 22,197.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,197.62/163.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.52

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