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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.99, 226.36 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.99, 226.36 and 108.70 is: 150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.99 : 226.36 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.99/226.36 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.99x = 226.36 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.99x = 24,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,606.38/163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.05

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