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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.09, 245.96 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.09, 245.96 and 125.49 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.09 : 245.96 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.09/245.96 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.09x = 245.96 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.09x = 30,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,865.52/164.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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