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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 225.72 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 225.72 and 143.24 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 225.72 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/225.72 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 225.72 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 32,331.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,331.00/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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