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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.50, 225.65 and 105.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.50, 225.65 and 105.33 is: 145.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.50 : 225.65 = 105.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.50/225.65 = 105.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.50x = 225.65 × 105.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.50x = 23,767.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,767.19/163.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.37

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