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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.59, 225.87 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.59, 225.87 and 114.45 is: 158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.59 : 225.87 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.59/225.87 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.59x = 225.87 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.59x = 25,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,850.82/163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.02

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