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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.31, 245.90 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.31, 245.90 and 95.73 is: 143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.31 : 245.90 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.31/245.90 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.31x = 245.90 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.31x = 23,539.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,539.53/164.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.26

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