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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.88, 225.98 and 107.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.88, 225.98 and 107.78 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.88 : 225.98 = 107.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.88/225.98 = 107.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.88x = 225.98 × 107.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.88x = 24,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356.12/163.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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