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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.89, 226.17 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.89, 226.17 and 93.96 is: 129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.89 : 226.17 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.89/226.17 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.89x = 226.17 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.89x = 21,250.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,250.93/163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.67

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