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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.83, 245.30 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.83, 245.30 and 106.12 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.83 : 245.30 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.83/245.30 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.83x = 245.30 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.83x = 26,031.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,031.01/163.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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