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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.52, 227.16 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.52, 227.16 and 135.48 is: 187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.52 : 227.16 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.52/227.16 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.52x = 227.16 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.52x = 30,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,775.64/164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.06

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