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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.73, 225.68 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.73, 225.68 and 101.42 is: 139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.73 : 225.68 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.73/225.68 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.73x = 225.68 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.73x = 22,888.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,888.47/163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.79

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