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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 226.29 and 100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 226.29 and 100.12 is: 138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 226.29 = 100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/226.29 = 100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 226.29 × 100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 22,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,657.34/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.13

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