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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.13, 225.15 and 100.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.13, 225.15 and 100.15 is: 138.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.13 : 225.15 = 100.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.13/225.15 = 100.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.13x = 225.15 × 100.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.13x = 22,548.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,548.77/163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.23

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