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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.10, 224.69 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.10, 224.69 and 142.04 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.10 : 224.69 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.10/224.69 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.10x = 224.69 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.10x = 31,913.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,913.13/163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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