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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 225.31 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 225.31 and 108.06 is: 149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 225.31 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/225.31 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 225.31 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 24,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,347.00/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.06

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