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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.05, 226.35 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.05, 226.35 and 114.23 is: 157.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.05 : 226.35 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.05/226.35 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.05x = 226.35 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.05x = 25,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,856.53/164.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.62

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