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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.95, 227.53 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.95, 227.53 and 140.44 is: 193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.95 : 227.53 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.95/227.53 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.95x = 227.53 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.95x = 31,954.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,954.31/164.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.72

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