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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.78, 225.88 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.78, 225.88 and 101.56 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.78 : 225.88 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.78/225.88 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.78x = 225.88 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.78x = 22,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,940.37/163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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