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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.59, 225.68 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.59, 225.68 and 111.75 is: 154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.59 : 225.68 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.59/225.68 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.59x = 225.68 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.59x = 25,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,219.18/163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.16

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