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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.94, 226.66 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.94, 226.66 and 135.32 is: 187.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.94 : 226.66 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.94/226.66 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.94x = 226.66 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.94x = 30,671.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,671.63/163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.09

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