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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 226.39 and 100.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 226.39 and 100.98 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 226.39 = 100.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/226.39 = 100.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 226.39 × 100.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 22,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,860.25/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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