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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.89, 227.35 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.89, 227.35 and 133.72 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.89 : 227.35 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.89/227.35 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.89x = 227.35 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.89x = 30,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,401.24/164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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