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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.18, 225.23 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.18, 225.23 and 104.94 is: 144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.18 : 225.23 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.18/225.23 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.18x = 225.23 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.18x = 23,635.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,635.64/163.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.84

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