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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.51, 225.76 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.51, 225.76 and 101.42 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.51 : 225.76 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.51/225.76 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.51x = 225.76 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.51x = 22,896.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,896.58/163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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