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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.88, 226.16 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.88, 226.16 and 94.88 is: 130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.88 : 226.16 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.88/226.16 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.88x = 226.16 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.88x = 21,458.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,458.06/163.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.94

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