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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.79, 225.95 and 101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.79, 225.95 and 101.51 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.79 : 225.95 = 101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.79/225.95 = 101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.79x = 225.95 × 101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.79x = 22,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,935.31/163.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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