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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.74, 226.02 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.74, 226.02 and 139.26 is: 192.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.74 : 226.02 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.74/226.02 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.74x = 226.02 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.74x = 31,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,475.55/163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.23

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