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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.90, 245.60 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.90, 245.60 and 135.20 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.90 : 245.60 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.90/245.60 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.90x = 245.60 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.90x = 33,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,205.12/163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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