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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 226.14 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 226.14 and 114.86 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 226.14 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/226.14 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 226.14 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 25,974.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,974.44/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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