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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.36, 225.69 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.36, 225.69 and 134.62 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.36 : 225.69 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.36/225.69 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.36x = 225.69 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.36x = 30,382.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,382.39/163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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