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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.06, 245.40 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.06, 245.40 and 125.12 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.06 : 245.40 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.06/245.40 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.06x = 245.40 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.06x = 30,704.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,704.45/164.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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