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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.79, 225.97 and 93.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.79, 225.97 and 93.85 is: 129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.79 : 225.97 = 93.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.79/225.97 = 93.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.79x = 225.97 × 93.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.79x = 21,207.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,207.28/163.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.48

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