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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.31, 225.47 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.31, 225.47 and 145.09 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.31 : 225.47 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.31/225.47 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.31x = 225.47 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.31x = 32,711.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,711.59/163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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