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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 225.04 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 225.04 and 104.02 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 225.04 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/225.04 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 225.04 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 23,408.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,408.66/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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