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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 225.48 and 114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 225.48 and 114.25 is: 157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 225.48 = 114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/225.48 = 114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 225.48 × 114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 25,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,761.09/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.58

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