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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.40 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.40 and 106.05 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.40 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.40 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.40 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 26,025.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,025.19/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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