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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.86, 225.96 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.86, 225.96 and 141.81 is: 195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.86 : 225.96 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.86/225.96 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.86x = 225.96 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.86x = 32,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,043.39/163.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.55

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