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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.75, 226.07 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.75, 226.07 and 125.01 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.75 : 226.07 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.75/226.07 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.75x = 226.07 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.75x = 28,261.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,261.01/163.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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