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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.44, 225.42 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.44, 225.42 and 105.24 is: 145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.44 : 225.42 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.44/225.42 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.44x = 225.42 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.44x = 23,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,723.20/163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.15

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