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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.21, 245.96 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.21, 245.96 and 95.67 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.21 : 245.96 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.21/245.96 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.21x = 245.96 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.21x = 23,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,529.76/164.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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