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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.99, 226.29 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.99, 226.29 and 111.52 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.99 : 226.29 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.99/226.29 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.99x = 226.29 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.99x = 25,235.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,235.86/163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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