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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 226.32 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 226.32 and 114.88 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 226.32 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/226.32 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 226.32 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 25,999.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,999.64/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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