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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.72 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.72 and 136.92 is: 205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.72 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.72 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.72 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 33,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,643.98/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.25

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