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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 225.24 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 225.24 and 137.12 is: 188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 225.24 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/225.24 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 225.24 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 30,884.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,884.91/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.88

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