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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.45, 245.55 and 131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.45, 245.55 and 131.99 is: 197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.45 : 245.55 = 131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.45/245.55 = 131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.45x = 245.55 × 131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.45x = 32,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,408.92/164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.08

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