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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.01, 245.99 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.01, 245.99 and 72.69 is: 109.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.01 : 245.99 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.01/245.99 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.01x = 245.99 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.01x = 17,880.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,880.65/164.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.02

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