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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 225.27 and 142.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 225.27 and 142.29 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 225.27 = 142.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/225.27 = 142.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 225.27 × 142.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 32,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,053.67/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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