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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.42, 226.69 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.42, 226.69 and 134.81 is: 185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.42 : 226.69 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.42/226.69 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.42x = 226.69 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.42x = 30,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,558.27/164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.85

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