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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.87, 227.71 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.87, 227.71 and 138.78 is: 191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.87 : 227.71 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.87/227.71 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.87x = 227.71 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.87x = 31,601.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,601.77/164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.68

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