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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 225.63 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 225.63 and 140.39 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 225.63 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/225.63 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 225.63 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 31,676.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,676.20/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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