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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.53, 225.73 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.53, 225.73 and 101.45 is: 140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.53 : 225.73 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.53/225.73 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.53x = 225.73 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.53x = 22,900.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,900.31/163.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.04

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