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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 228.09 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 228.09 and 145.50 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 228.09 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/228.09 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 228.09 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 33,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,187.10/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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