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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 225.75 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 225.75 and 105.39 is: 145.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 225.75 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/225.75 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 225.75 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 23,791.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,791.79/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.41

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