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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.89, 226.43 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.89, 226.43 and 108.81 is: 150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.89 : 226.43 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.89/226.43 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.89x = 226.43 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.89x = 24,637.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,637.30/163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.33

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