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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 224.13 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 224.13 and 141.13 is: 194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 224.13 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/224.13 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 224.13 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 31,631.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,631.47/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.06

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