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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.46, 225.25 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.46, 225.25 and 135.92 is: 187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.46 : 225.25 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.46/225.25 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.46x = 225.25 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.46x = 30,616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,616.20/163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.30

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