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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 225.88 and 111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 225.88 and 111.28 is: 153.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 225.88 = 111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/225.88 = 111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 225.88 × 111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 25,135.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,135.93/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.49

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