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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.33, 226.53 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.33, 226.53 and 136.69 is: 188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.33 : 226.53 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.33/226.53 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.33x = 226.53 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.33x = 30,963.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,963.82/164.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.43

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