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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 227.64 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 227.64 and 136.86 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 227.64 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/227.64 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 227.64 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 31,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,154.81/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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