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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 225.70 and 108.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 225.70 and 108.39 is: 149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 225.70 = 108.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/225.70 = 108.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 225.70 × 108.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 24,463.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,463.62/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.46

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