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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.21, 226.75 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.21, 226.75 and 111.95 is: 154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.21 : 226.75 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.21/226.75 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.21x = 226.75 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.21x = 25,382.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,382.97/164.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.58

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