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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 226.07 and 114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 226.07 and 114.87 is: 158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 226.07 = 114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/226.07 = 114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 226.07 × 114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 25,968.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,968.09/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.39

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