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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 225.13 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 225.13 and 114.19 is: 157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 225.13 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/225.13 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 225.13 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 25,707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,707.87/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.53

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