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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.18, 225.07 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.18, 225.07 and 114.07 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.18 : 225.07 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.18/225.07 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.18x = 225.07 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.18x = 25,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,673.73/163.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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