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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 225.66 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 225.66 and 136.01 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 225.66 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/225.66 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 225.66 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 30,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,692.02/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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