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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 225.99 and 108.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 225.99 and 108.67 is: 149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 225.99 = 108.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/225.99 = 108.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 225.99 × 108.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 24,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,558.33/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.78

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