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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.10, 226.32 and 132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.10, 226.32 and 132.99 is: 183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.10 : 226.32 = 132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.10/226.32 = 132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.10x = 226.32 × 132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.10x = 30,098.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,098.30/164.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.41

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