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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.90, 226.32 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.90, 226.32 and 139.60 is: 192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.90 : 226.32 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.90/226.32 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.90x = 226.32 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.90x = 31,594.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,594.27/163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.77

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