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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.99, 226.06 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.99, 226.06 and 108.62 is: 149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.99 : 226.06 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.99/226.06 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.99x = 226.06 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.99x = 24,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,554.09/163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.73

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