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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.41, 225.45 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.41, 225.45 and 101.22 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.41 : 225.45 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.41/225.45 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.41x = 225.45 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.41x = 22,820.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,820.05/163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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