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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.15, 225.20 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.15, 225.20 and 114.05 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.15 : 225.20 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.15/225.20 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.15x = 225.20 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.15x = 25,682.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,682.36/163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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