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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.64, 225.86 and 101.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.64, 225.86 and 101.49 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.64 : 225.86 = 101.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.64/225.86 = 101.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.64x = 225.86 × 101.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.64x = 22,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,921.18/163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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