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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 225.68 and 142.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 225.68 and 142.85 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 225.68 = 142.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/225.68 = 142.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 225.68 × 142.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 32,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,238.24/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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