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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.13, 225.14 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.13, 225.14 and 104.90 is: 144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.13 : 225.14 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.13/225.14 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.13x = 225.14 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.13x = 23,615.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,615.54/163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.77

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