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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 225.72 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 225.72 and 104.56 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 225.72 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/225.72 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 225.72 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 23,601.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,601.28/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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