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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 225.72 and 105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 225.72 and 105.38 is: 145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 225.72 = 105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/225.72 = 105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 225.72 × 105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 23,786.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,786.37/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.46

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