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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 225.11 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 225.11 and 113.43 is: 156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 225.11 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/225.11 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 225.11 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 25,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,533.66/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.57

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