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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.15, 226.52 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.15, 226.52 and 140.80 is: 194.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.15 : 226.52 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.15/226.52 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.15x = 226.52 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.15x = 31,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,894.02/164.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.30

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