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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 225.06 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 225.06 and 111.16 is: 153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 225.06 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/225.06 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 225.06 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 25,017.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,017.67/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.48

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