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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.51, 226.80 and 141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.51, 226.80 and 141.09 is: 194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.51 : 226.80 = 141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.51/226.80 = 141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.51x = 226.80 × 141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.51x = 31,999.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,999.64/164.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.51

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