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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.60, 225.95 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.60, 225.95 and 101.58 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.60 : 225.95 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.60/225.95 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.60x = 225.95 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.60x = 22,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,952.49/163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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