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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.69, 245.21 and 95.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.69, 245.21 and 95.07 is: 142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.69 : 245.21 = 95.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.69/245.21 = 95.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.69x = 245.21 × 95.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.69x = 23,311.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,311.77/163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.42

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