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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.86, 225.99 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.86, 225.99 and 134.70 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.86 : 225.99 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.86/225.99 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.86x = 225.99 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.86x = 30,440.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,440.85/163.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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