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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 245.38 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 245.38 and 133.08 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 245.38 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/245.38 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 245.38 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 32,655.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,655.17/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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