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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 245.29 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 245.29 and 95.05 is: 142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 245.29 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/245.29 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 245.29 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 23,314.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,314.81/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.58

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