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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.14, 226.38 and 115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.14, 226.38 and 115 is: 158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.14 : 226.38 = 115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.14/226.38 = 115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.14x = 226.38 × 115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.14x = 26,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,033.70/164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.61

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