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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.02, 225.16 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.02, 225.16 and 141.45 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.02 : 225.16 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.02/225.16 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.02x = 225.16 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.02x = 31,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,848.88/163.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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