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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.42, 225.31 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.42, 225.31 and 105.18 is: 145.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.42 : 225.31 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.42/225.31 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.42x = 225.31 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.42x = 23,698.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,698.11/163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.01

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