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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 225.14 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 225.14 and 107.97 is: 148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 225.14 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/225.14 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 225.14 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 24,308.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,308.37/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.90

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