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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.00, 226.35 and 114.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.00, 226.35 and 114.85 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.00 : 226.35 = 114.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.00/226.35 = 114.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.00x = 226.35 × 114.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.00x = 25,994.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,994.59/164.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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