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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.13, 245.90 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.13, 245.90 and 72.66 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.13 : 245.90 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.13/245.90 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.13x = 245.90 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.13x = 17,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,868.20/164.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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