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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 226.08 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 226.08 and 114.80 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 226.08 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/226.08 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 226.08 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 25,953.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,953.98/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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