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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.60, 225.64 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.60, 225.64 and 105.40 is: 145.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.60 : 225.64 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.60/225.64 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.60x = 225.64 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.60x = 23,782.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,782.46/163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.37

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