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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.93, 226.23 and 89.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.93, 226.23 and 89.24 is: 123.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.93 : 226.23 = 89.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.93/226.23 = 89.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.93x = 226.23 × 89.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.93x = 20,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,189.92/163.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.16

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