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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 225.86 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 225.86 and 105.44 is: 145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 225.86 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/225.86 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 225.86 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 23,813.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,813.02/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.42

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