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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.24, 225.18 and 105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.24, 225.18 and 105.06 is: 144.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.24 : 225.18 = 105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.24/225.18 = 105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.24x = 225.18 × 105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.24x = 23,657.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,657.41/163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.92

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