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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.49, 225.50 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.49, 225.50 and 111.08 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.49 : 225.50 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.49/225.50 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.49x = 225.50 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.49x = 25,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,049.02/163.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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