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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 225.70 and 108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 225.70 and 108.31 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 225.70 = 108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/225.70 = 108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 225.70 × 108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 24,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,445.03/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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