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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.99, 247.56 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.99, 247.56 and 88.01 is: 132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.99 : 247.56 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.99/247.56 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.99x = 247.56 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.99x = 21,786.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,786.52/164.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.05

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