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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 224.87 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 224.87 and 106.96 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 224.87 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/224.87 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 224.87 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 24,052.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,052.10/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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