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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.05, 225.80 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.05, 225.80 and 136.10 is: 187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.05 : 225.80 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.05/225.80 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.05x = 225.80 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.05x = 30,731.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,731.94/164.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.34

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