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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.34, 245.70 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.34, 245.70 and 125.37 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.34 : 245.70 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.34/245.70 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.34x = 245.70 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.34x = 30,803.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,803.41/164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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