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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.01, 225.11 and 135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.01, 225.11 and 135.67 is: 187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.01 : 225.11 = 135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.01/225.11 = 135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.01x = 225.11 × 135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.01x = 30,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,540.67/163.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.35

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