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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 225.41 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 225.41 and 135.93 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 225.41 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/225.41 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 225.41 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 30,639.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,639.98/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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