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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.72, 225.92 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.72, 225.92 and 105.50 is: 145.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.72 : 225.92 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.72/225.92 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.72x = 225.92 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.72x = 23,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,834.56/163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.58

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