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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.21, 225.25 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.21, 225.25 and 113.39 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.21 : 225.25 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.21/225.25 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.21x = 225.25 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.21x = 25,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,539.67/163.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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