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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.15, 245.89 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.15, 245.89 and 87 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.15 : 245.89 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.15/245.89 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.15x = 245.89 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.15x = 21,392.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,392.43/164.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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