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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.06, 225.03 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.06, 225.03 and 104.02 is: 143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.06 : 225.03 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.06/225.03 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.06x = 225.03 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.06x = 23,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,407.62/163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.55

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