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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.45, 226.98 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.45, 226.98 and 136.77 is: 188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.45 : 226.98 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.45/226.98 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.45x = 226.98 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.45x = 31,044.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,044.05/164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.78

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