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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.82, 247.23 and 99.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.82, 247.23 and 99.87 is: 149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.82 : 247.23 = 99.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.82/247.23 = 99.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.82x = 247.23 × 99.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.82x = 24,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,690.86/164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.81

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