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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.32, 226.51 and 111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.32, 226.51 and 111.82 is: 154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.32 : 226.51 = 111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.32/226.51 = 111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.32x = 226.51 × 111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.32x = 25,328.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,328.35/164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.14

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