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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.24, 226.43 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.24, 226.43 and 140.83 is: 194.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.24 : 226.43 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.24/226.43 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.24x = 226.43 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.24x = 31,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,888.14/164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.16

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