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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.83, 226.13 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.83, 226.13 and 108.66 is: 149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.83 : 226.13 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.83/226.13 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.83x = 226.13 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.83x = 24,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,570.74/163.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.98

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