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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.01, 226.24 and 137.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.01, 226.24 and 137.81 is: 190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.01 : 226.24 = 137.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.01/226.24 = 137.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.01x = 226.24 × 137.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.01x = 31,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,178.13/164.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.10

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