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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.03, 225 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.03, 225 and 104.02 is: 143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.03 : 225 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.03/225 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.03x = 225 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.03x = 23,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,404.50/163.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.56

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