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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 246.92 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 246.92 and 139.05 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 246.92 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/246.92 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 246.92 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 34,333.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,333.53/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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