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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.53, 225.54 and 105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.53, 225.54 and 105.21 is: 145.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.53 : 225.54 = 105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.53/225.54 = 105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.53x = 225.54 × 105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.53x = 23,729.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,729.06/163.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.11

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