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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 226.32 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 226.32 and 137.64 is: 189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 226.32 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/226.32 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 226.32 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 31,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,150.68/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.94

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