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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 225.60 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 225.60 and 104.52 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 225.60 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/225.60 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 225.60 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 23,579.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,579.71/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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