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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.61, 227.21 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.61, 227.21 and 135.81 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.61 : 227.21 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.61/227.21 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.61x = 227.21 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.61x = 30,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,856.71/164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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