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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.85, 225.99 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.85, 225.99 and 101.68 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.85 : 225.99 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.85/225.99 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.85x = 225.99 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.85x = 22,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,978.10/163.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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