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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 225.18 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 225.18 and 104.96 is: 144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 225.18 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/225.18 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 225.18 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 23,634.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,634.89/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.82

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