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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 225.38 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 225.38 and 108.06 is: 149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 225.38 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/225.38 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 225.38 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 24,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,354.56/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.07

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