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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.07, 226.20 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.07, 226.20 and 134.45 is: 185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.07 : 226.20 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.07/226.20 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.07x = 226.20 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.07x = 30,412.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,412.82/164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.37

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