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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.02, 226.07 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.02, 226.07 and 114.81 is: 158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.02 : 226.07 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.02/226.07 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.02x = 226.07 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.02x = 25,955.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,955.10/164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.24

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