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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 245.46 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 245.46 and 125.27 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 245.46 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/245.46 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 245.46 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 30,747.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,747.55/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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