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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 226.30 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 226.30 and 112.36 is: 155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 226.30 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/226.30 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 226.30 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 25,427.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,427.07/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.01

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