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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.26, 226.83 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.26, 226.83 and 140.81 is: 194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.26 : 226.83 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.26/226.83 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.26x = 226.83 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.26x = 31,938.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,938.80/164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.45

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