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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.18, 225.31 and 107.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.18, 225.31 and 107.99 is: 149.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.18 : 225.31 = 107.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.18/225.31 = 107.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.18x = 225.31 × 107.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.18x = 24,331.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,331.93/163.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.11

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