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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.49, 225.29 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.49, 225.29 and 108.21 is: 149.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.49 : 225.29 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.49/225.29 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.49x = 225.29 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.49x = 24,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,378.06/163.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.11

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