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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 226.14 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 226.14 and 119.54 is: 164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 226.14 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/226.14 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 226.14 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 27,032.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,032.78/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.83

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