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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.14, 246.06 and 86.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.14, 246.06 and 86.99 is: 130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.14 : 246.06 = 86.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.14/246.06 = 86.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.14x = 246.06 × 86.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.14x = 21,405.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,405.16/164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.41

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