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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 245.33 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 245.33 and 95.11 is: 142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 245.33 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/245.33 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 245.33 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 23,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,332.60/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.60

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