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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.57, 225.64 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.57, 225.64 and 114.57 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.57 : 225.64 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.57/225.64 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.57x = 225.64 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.57x = 25,851.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,851.57/163.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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