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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.60, 225.88 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.60, 225.88 and 108.41 is: 149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.60 : 225.88 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.60/225.88 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.60x = 225.88 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.60x = 24,487.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,487.67/163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.68

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