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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.93, 226.20 and 98.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.93, 226.20 and 98.41 is: 135.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.93 : 226.20 = 98.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.93/226.20 = 98.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.93x = 226.20 × 98.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.93x = 22,260.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,260.34/163.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.79

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