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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.25, 226.85 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.25, 226.85 and 112.41 is: 155.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.25 : 226.85 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.25/226.85 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.25x = 226.85 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.25x = 25,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,499.65/164.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.25

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