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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 225.64 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 225.64 and 136.08 is: 187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 225.64 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/225.64 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 225.64 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 30,705.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,705.09/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.50

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