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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 226.32 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 226.32 and 101.94 is: 140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 226.32 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/226.32 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 226.32 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 23,071.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,071.06/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.68

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