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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 226.34 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 226.34 and 125.12 is: 172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 226.34 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/226.34 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 226.34 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 28,319.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,319.66/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.68

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