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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.81, 227.46 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.81, 227.46 and 138.56 is: 191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.81 : 227.46 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.81/227.46 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.81x = 227.46 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.81x = 31,515.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,515.72/164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.23

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