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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.65, 225.75 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.65, 225.75 and 111.15 is: 153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.65 : 225.75 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.65/225.75 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.65x = 225.75 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.65x = 25,092.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,092.11/163.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.33

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