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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.42, 225.58 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.42, 225.58 and 111.94 is: 154.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.42 : 225.58 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.42/225.58 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.42x = 225.58 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.42x = 25,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,251.43/163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.52

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