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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.19, 246.20 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.19, 246.20 and 87.12 is: 130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.19 : 246.20 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.19/246.20 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.19x = 246.20 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.19x = 21,448.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,448.51/164.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.63

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