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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.32, 246.09 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.32, 246.09 and 92.14 is: 137.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.32 : 246.09 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.32/246.09 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.32x = 246.09 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.32x = 22,674.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,674.73/164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.99

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