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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.72, 225.99 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.72, 225.99 and 145.19 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.72 : 225.99 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.72/225.99 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.72x = 225.99 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.72x = 32,812.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,812.05/163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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