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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 245.50 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 245.50 and 124.88 is: 186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 245.50 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/245.50 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 245.50 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 30,658.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,658.04/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.91

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