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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 245.14 and 95.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 245.14 and 95.02 is: 142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 245.14 = 95.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/245.14 = 95.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 245.14 × 95.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 23,294.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,294.17/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.49

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