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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.07, 226.59 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.07, 226.59 and 115.14 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.07 : 226.59 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.07/226.59 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.07x = 226.59 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.07x = 26,089.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,089.57/164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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