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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.87, 225.90 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.87, 225.90 and 124.52 is: 171.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.87 : 225.90 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.87/225.90 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.87x = 225.90 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.87x = 28,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,129.07/163.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.65

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