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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.19, 225.16 and 101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.19, 225.16 and 101.05 is: 139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.19 : 225.16 = 101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.19/225.16 = 101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.19x = 225.16 × 101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.19x = 22,752.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,752.42/163.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.42

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