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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 245.43 and 138.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 245.43 and 138.00 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 245.43 = 138.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/245.43 = 138.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 245.43 × 138.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 33,870.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,870.26/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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