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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 227.25 and 138.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 227.25 and 138.57 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 227.25 = 138.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/227.25 = 138.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 227.25 × 138.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 31,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,490.03/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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