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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.55, 225.68 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.55, 225.68 and 108.18 is: 149.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.55 : 225.68 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.55/225.68 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.55x = 225.68 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.55x = 24,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,413.52/163.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.28

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