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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.40, 245.12 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.40, 245.12 and 72.12 is: 108.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.40 : 245.12 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.40/245.12 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.40x = 245.12 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.40x = 17,678.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,678.05/163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.19

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