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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.49, 225.52 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.49, 225.52 and 137.30 is: 189.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.49 : 225.52 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.49/225.52 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.49x = 225.52 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.49x = 30,962.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,962.43/163.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.39

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