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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.55, 225.73 and 101.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.55, 225.73 and 101.41 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.55 : 225.73 = 101.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.55/225.73 = 101.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.55x = 225.73 × 101.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.55x = 22,890.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,890.15/163.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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