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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.43, 225.52 and 101.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.43, 225.52 and 101.29 is: 139.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.43 : 225.52 = 101.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.43/225.52 = 101.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.43x = 225.52 × 101.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.43x = 22,842.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,842.92/163.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.77

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