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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.13, 225.14 and 100.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.13, 225.14 and 100.98 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.13 : 225.14 = 100.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.13/225.14 = 100.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.13x = 225.14 × 100.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.13x = 22,734.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,734.13/163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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