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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 225.81 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 225.81 and 101.48 is: 140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 225.81 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/225.81 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 225.81 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 22,914.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,914.07/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.04

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