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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 225.31 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 225.31 and 105 is: 144.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 225.31 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/225.31 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 225.31 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 23,657.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,657.55/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.89

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