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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.51, 245.97 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.51, 245.97 and 139.13 is: 208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.51 : 245.97 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.51/245.97 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.51x = 245.97 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.51x = 34,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,220.58/164.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.02

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