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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.94, 227.10 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.94, 227.10 and 140.32 is: 193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 227.10 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/227.10 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 227.10 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 31,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,866.67/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.20

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