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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.43, 225.33 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.43, 225.33 and 138.48 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.43 : 225.33 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.43/225.33 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.43x = 225.33 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.43x = 31,203.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,203.70/163.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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