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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 226.08 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 226.08 and 114.88 is: 158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 226.08 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/226.08 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 226.08 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 25,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,972.07/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.40

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