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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.39, 245.05 and 72.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.39, 245.05 and 72.15 is: 108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.39 : 245.05 = 72.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.39/245.05 = 72.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.39x = 245.05 × 72.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.39x = 17,680.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,680.36/163.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.21

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