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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 225.33 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 225.33 and 101.04 is: 139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 225.33 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/225.33 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 225.33 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 22,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767.34/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.39

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