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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.72, 227.18 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.72, 227.18 and 135.56 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.72 : 227.18 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.72/227.18 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.72x = 227.18 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.72x = 30,796.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,796.52/164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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