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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.35, 225.42 and 101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.35, 225.42 and 101.20 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.35 : 225.42 = 101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.35/225.42 = 101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.35x = 225.42 × 101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.35x = 22,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,811.98/163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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