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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.89, 245.43 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.89, 245.43 and 129.56 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.89 : 245.43 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.89/245.43 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.89x = 245.43 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.89x = 31,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,796.68/163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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