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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 226.40 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 226.40 and 114.75 is: 158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 226.40 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/226.40 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 226.40 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 25,978.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,978.83/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.38

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