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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.72, 226.02 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.72, 226.02 and 139.24 is: 192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.72 : 226.02 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.72/226.02 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.72x = 226.02 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.72x = 31,471.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,471.02/163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.22

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