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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 225.21 and 107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 225.21 and 107.92 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 225.21 = 107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/225.21 = 107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 225.21 × 107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 24,304.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,304.66/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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