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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 225.90 and 137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 225.90 and 137.62 is: 189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 225.90 = 137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/225.90 = 137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 225.90 × 137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 31,088.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,088.36/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.61

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