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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 226.20 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 226.20 and 134.80 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 226.20 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/226.20 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 226.20 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 30,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,491.76/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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