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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 225.62 and 101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 225.62 and 101.34 is: 139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 225.62 = 101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/225.62 = 101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 225.62 × 101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 22,864.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,864.33/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.83

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