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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.73, 225.86 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.73, 225.86 and 111.20 is: 153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.73 : 225.86 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.73/225.86 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.73x = 225.86 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.73x = 25,115.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,115.08/163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.39

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