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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.01, 226.55 and 136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.01, 226.55 and 136.73 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.01 : 226.55 = 136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.01/226.55 = 136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.01x = 226.55 × 136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.01x = 30,974.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,974.37/164.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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