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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.20, 226.62 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.20, 226.62 and 125.32 is: 172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.20 : 226.62 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.20/226.62 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.20x = 226.62 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.20x = 28,400.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,400.02/164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.96

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