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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 225.90 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 225.90 and 105.63 is: 145.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 225.90 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/225.90 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 225.90 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 23,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,861.82/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.78

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