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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.86, 225.93 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.86, 225.93 and 132.75 is: 183.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.86 : 225.93 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.86/225.93 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.86x = 225.93 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.86x = 29,992.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,992.21/163.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.04

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