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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.50, 225.39 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.50, 225.39 and 114.30 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.50 : 225.39 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.50/225.39 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.50x = 225.39 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.50x = 25,762.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,762.08/163.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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