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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.01, 226.29 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.01, 226.29 and 132.90 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.01 : 226.29 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.01/226.29 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.01x = 226.29 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.01x = 30,073.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,073.94/164.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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