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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.37, 225.36 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.37, 225.36 and 137.31 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.37 : 225.36 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.37/225.36 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.37x = 225.36 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.37x = 30,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,944.18/163.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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