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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.81, 225.87 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.81, 225.87 and 101.62 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.81 : 225.87 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.81/225.87 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.81x = 225.87 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.81x = 22,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,951.78/163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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