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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 225.64 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 225.64 and 108.28 is: 149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 225.64 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/225.64 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 225.64 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 24,432.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,432.30/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.38

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