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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.12, 225.12 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.12, 225.12 and 104.80 is: 144.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.12 : 225.12 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.12/225.12 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.12x = 225.12 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.12x = 23,592.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,592.58/163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.63

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