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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 227.30 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 227.30 and 140.13 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 227.30 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/227.30 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 227.30 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 31,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,850.85/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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