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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 227.28 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 227.28 and 142.68 is: 196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 227.28 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/227.28 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 227.28 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 32,428.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,428.31/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.68

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