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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.70, 226.05 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.70, 226.05 and 139.22 is: 192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.70 : 226.05 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.70/226.05 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.70x = 226.05 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.70x = 31,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,470.68/163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.25

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