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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.35, 225.25 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.35, 225.25 and 114.21 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.35 : 225.25 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.35/225.25 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.35x = 225.25 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.35x = 25,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,725.80/163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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