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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.58, 225.74 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.58, 225.74 and 101.44 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.58 : 225.74 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.58/225.74 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.58x = 225.74 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.58x = 22,899.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,899.07/163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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