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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.87, 245.53 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.87, 245.53 and 106.02 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.87 : 245.53 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.87/245.53 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.87x = 245.53 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.87x = 26,031.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,031.22/163.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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