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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 225.88 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 225.88 and 111.92 is: 154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 225.88 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/225.88 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 225.88 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 25,280.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,280.49/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.45

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