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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.16, 225.02 and 104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.16, 225.02 and 104.93 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.16 : 225.02 = 104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.16/225.02 = 104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.16x = 225.02 × 104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.16x = 23,610.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,610.82/163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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