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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 225.07 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 225.07 and 121.80 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 225.07 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/225.07 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 225.07 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 27,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,413.53/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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