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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.66, 225.90 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.66, 225.90 and 101.50 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.66 : 225.90 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.66/225.90 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.66x = 225.90 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.66x = 22,928.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,928.85/163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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