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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 225.70 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 225.70 and 114.43 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 225.70 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/225.70 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 225.70 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 25,826.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,826.28/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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