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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.78 and 106.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.78 and 106.07 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.78 = 106.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.78 = 106.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.78 × 106.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 26,069.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,069.35/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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