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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.11, 225.12 and 100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.11, 225.12 and 100.97 is: 139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.11 : 225.12 = 100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.11/225.12 = 100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.11x = 225.12 × 100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.11x = 22,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,730.37/163.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.36

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