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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.72, 225.70 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.72, 225.70 and 101.52 is: 139.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.72 : 225.70 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.72/225.70 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.72x = 225.70 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.72x = 22,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,913.06/163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.95

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