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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 225.08 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 225.08 and 133.52 is: 184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 225.08 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/225.08 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 225.08 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 30,051.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,051.39/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.27

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