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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.13, 245.70 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.13, 245.70 and 86.91 is: 130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.13 : 245.70 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.13/245.70 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.13x = 245.70 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.13x = 21,353.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,353.79/164.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.10

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