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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.14, 226.71 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.14, 226.71 and 144.48 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.14 : 226.71 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.14/226.71 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.14x = 226.71 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.14x = 32,756.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,756.11/164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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