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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 245.12 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 245.12 and 102.88 is: 153.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 245.12 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/245.12 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 245.12 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 25,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,217.95/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.92

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