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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.29, 225.27 and 101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.29, 225.27 and 101.10 is: 139.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.29 : 225.27 = 101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.29/225.27 = 101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.29x = 225.27 × 101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.29x = 22,774.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774.80/163.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.47

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