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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.20, 226.10 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.20, 226.10 and 135.04 is: 185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.20 : 226.10 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.20/226.10 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.20x = 226.10 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.20x = 30,532.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,532.54/164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.95

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