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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 245.67 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 245.67 and 95.52 is: 143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 245.67 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/245.67 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 245.67 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 23,466.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,466.40/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.12

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