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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 225.59 and 105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 225.59 and 105.26 is: 145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 225.59 = 105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/225.59 = 105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 225.59 × 105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 23,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,745.30/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.34

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