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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.74, 225.99 and 105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.74, 225.99 and 105.69 is: 145.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.74 : 225.99 = 105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.74/225.99 = 105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.74x = 225.99 × 105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.74x = 23,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,884.88/163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.87

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