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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.27, 225.21 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.27, 225.21 and 101.08 is: 139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.27 : 225.21 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.27/225.21 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.27x = 225.21 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.27x = 22,764.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,764.23/163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.43

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