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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.99, 245.49 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.99, 245.49 and 125.61 is: 188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.99 : 245.49 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.99/245.49 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.99x = 245.49 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.99x = 30,835.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,835.37/163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.04

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