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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 225.48 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 225.48 and 138.92 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 225.48 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/225.48 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 225.48 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 31,323.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,323.68/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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