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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.99, 226.19 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.99, 226.19 and 114.11 is: 157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.99 : 226.19 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.99/226.19 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.99x = 226.19 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.99x = 25,809.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,809.97/163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.39

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