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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.81, 226.02 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.81, 226.02 and 141.94 is: 195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.81 : 226.02 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.81/226.02 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.81x = 226.02 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.81x = 32,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,081.28/163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.84

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