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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.59, 225.64 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.59, 225.64 and 101.35 is: 139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.59 : 225.64 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.59/225.64 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.59x = 225.64 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.59x = 22,868.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,868.11/163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.79

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