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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.44, 225.02 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.44, 225.02 and 141.30 is: 194.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.44 : 225.02 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.44/225.02 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.44x = 225.02 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.44x = 31,794.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,794.62/163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.53

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