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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.89, 226.15 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.89, 226.15 and 98.39 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.89 : 226.15 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.89/226.15 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.89x = 226.15 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.89x = 22,250.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250.90/163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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