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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.10, 225.32 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.10, 225.32 and 107.21 is: 148.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.10 : 225.32 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.10/225.32 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.10x = 225.32 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.10x = 24,156.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,156.02/163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.11

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