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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 225.06 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 225.06 and 101.03 is: 139.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 225.06 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/225.06 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 225.06 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 22,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,737.56/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.35

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