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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.38, 226.41 and 142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.38, 226.41 and 142.54 is: 196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.38 : 226.41 = 142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.38/226.41 = 142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.38x = 226.41 × 142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.38x = 32,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,272.48/164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.33

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