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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 225.81 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 225.81 and 114.48 is: 157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 225.81 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/225.81 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 225.81 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 25,850.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,850.73/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.99

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