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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 225.96 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 225.96 and 111.36 is: 153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 225.96 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/225.96 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 225.96 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 25,162.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,162.91/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.51

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