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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.39, 226.90 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.39, 226.90 and 131.24 is: 181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.39 : 226.90 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.39/226.90 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.39x = 226.90 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.39x = 29,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,779.09/164.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.15

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