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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.74, 225.87 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.74, 225.87 and 136.23 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.74 : 225.87 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.74/225.87 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.74x = 225.87 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.74x = 30,770.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,770.27/163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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