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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.93, 247.32 and 99.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.93, 247.32 and 99.11 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.93 : 247.32 = 99.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.93/247.32 = 99.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.93x = 247.32 × 99.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.93x = 24,510.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,510.65/164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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