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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.22, 225.14 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.22, 225.14 and 104.18 is: 143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.22 : 225.14 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.22/225.14 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.22x = 225.14 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.22x = 23,455.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,455.09/163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.70

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