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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.85, 225.92 and 120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.85, 225.92 and 120.11 is: 165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.85 : 225.92 = 120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.85/225.92 = 120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.85x = 225.92 × 120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.85x = 27,134.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,134.65/163.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.61

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