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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 225.21 and 107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 225.21 and 107.79 is: 148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 225.21 = 107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/225.21 = 107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 225.21 × 107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 24,275.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,275.39/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.80

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