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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.70, 225.65 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.70, 225.65 and 101.50 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.70 : 225.65 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.70/225.65 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.70x = 225.65 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.70x = 22,903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,903.16/163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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