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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.90, 245.92 and 86.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.90, 245.92 and 86.90 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.90 : 245.92 = 86.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.90/245.92 = 86.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.90x = 245.92 × 86.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.90x = 21,370.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,370.22/163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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