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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.20, 226.43 and 114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.20, 226.43 and 114.47 is: 157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.20 : 226.43 = 114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.20/226.43 = 114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.20x = 226.43 × 114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.20x = 25,917.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,917.74/164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.84

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