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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.30, 225.06 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.30, 225.06 and 114.10 is: 157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.30 : 225.06 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.30/225.06 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.30x = 225.06 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.30x = 25,679.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,679.35/163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.25

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