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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.70, 225.82 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.70, 225.82 and 136.09 is: 187.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.70 : 225.82 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.70/225.82 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.70x = 225.82 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.70x = 30,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,731.84/163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.73

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