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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.14, 226.28 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.14, 226.28 and 137.94 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.14 : 226.28 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.14/226.28 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.14x = 226.28 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.14x = 31,213.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,213.06/164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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