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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.49, 226.38 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.49, 226.38 and 138.20 is: 190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.49 : 226.38 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.49/226.38 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.49x = 226.38 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.49x = 31,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,285.72/164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.20

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