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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 226.95 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 226.95 and 131.86 is: 181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 226.95 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/226.95 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 226.95 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 29,926.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,926.16/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.89

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