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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.52, 247.01 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.52, 247.01 and 96.09 is: 144.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.52 : 247.01 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.52/247.01 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.52x = 247.01 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.52x = 23,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,734.71/164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.27

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