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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.62, 226.59 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.62, 226.59 and 140.26 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.62 : 226.59 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.62/226.59 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.62x = 226.59 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.62x = 31,781.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,781.51/164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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