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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.12, 225.83 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.12, 225.83 and 139.01 is: 191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.12 : 225.83 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.12/225.83 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.12x = 225.83 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.12x = 31,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,390.80/164.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.27

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