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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 245.90 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 245.90 and 99.88 is: 149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 245.90 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/245.90 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 245.90 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 24,560.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,560.49/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.80

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