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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.77, 227.41 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.77, 227.41 and 137.09 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.77 : 227.41 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.77/227.41 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.77x = 227.41 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.77x = 31,174.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,174.95/164.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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