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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.94, 227.40 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.94, 227.40 and 138.72 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 227.40 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/227.40 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 227.40 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 31,544.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,544.93/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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