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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.62, 227.10 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.62, 227.10 and 131.95 is: 182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.62 : 227.10 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.62/227.10 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.62x = 227.10 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.62x = 29,965.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,965.85/164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.03

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