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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.87, 226.02 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.87, 226.02 and 142 is: 195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.87 : 226.02 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.87/226.02 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.87x = 226.02 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.87x = 32,094.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,094.84/163.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.86

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