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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.36, 225.36 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.36, 225.36 and 134.08 is: 184.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.36 : 225.36 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.36/225.36 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.36x = 225.36 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.36x = 30,216.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,216.27/163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.97

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