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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 225.80 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 225.80 and 105.48 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 225.80 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/225.80 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 225.80 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 23,817.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,817.38/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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