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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.33, 225.09 and 137.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.33, 225.09 and 137.11 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.33 : 225.09 = 137.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.33/225.09 = 137.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.33x = 225.09 × 137.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.33x = 30,862.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,862.09/163.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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