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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 225.36 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 225.36 and 108.02 is: 149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 225.36 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/225.36 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 225.36 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 24,343.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,343.39/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.04

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