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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.86, 227.33 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.86, 227.33 and 115.13 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.86 : 227.33 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.86/227.33 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.86x = 227.33 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.86x = 26,170.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,170.79/164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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