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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 226.56 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 226.56 and 139.96 is: 192.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 226.56 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/226.56 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 226.56 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 31,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,709.34/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.69

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