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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.89, 227.58 and 112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.89, 227.58 and 112.54 is: 155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.89 : 227.58 = 112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.89/227.58 = 112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.89x = 227.58 × 112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.89x = 25,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,611.85/164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.33

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