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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.15, 225.14 and 107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.15, 225.14 and 107.15 is: 147.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.15 : 225.14 = 107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.15/225.14 = 107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.15x = 225.14 × 107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.15x = 24,123.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,123.78/163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.86

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