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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.16, 225.09 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.16, 225.09 and 104.12 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.16 : 225.09 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.16/225.09 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.16x = 225.09 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.16x = 23,436.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,436.37/163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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