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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.37, 225.36 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.37, 225.36 and 114.36 is: 157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.37 : 225.36 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.37/225.36 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.37x = 225.36 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.37x = 25,772.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,772.17/163.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.76

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