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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.88, 226.15 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.88, 226.15 and 93.94 is: 129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.88 : 226.15 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.88/226.15 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.88x = 226.15 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.88x = 21,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,244.53/163.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.63

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