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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.10, 225.23 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.10, 225.23 and 114.09 is: 157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.10 : 225.23 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.10/225.23 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.10x = 225.23 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.10x = 25,695.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,695.92/163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.55

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