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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.72, 225.90 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.72, 225.90 and 101.57 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.72 : 225.90 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.72/225.90 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.72x = 225.90 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.72x = 22,944.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,944.32/163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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