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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 225.62 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 225.62 and 105.32 is: 145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 225.62 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/225.62 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 225.62 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 23,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,762.30/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.32

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