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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.87, 245.90 and 138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.87, 245.90 and 138.49 is: 207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.87 : 245.90 = 138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.87/245.90 = 138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.87x = 245.90 × 138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.87x = 34,054.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,054.00/163.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.81

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