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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.89, 227.17 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.89, 227.17 and 135.23 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.89 : 227.17 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.89/227.17 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.89x = 227.17 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.89x = 30,719.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,719.23/164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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