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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 226.40 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 226.40 and 101.04 is: 139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 226.40 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/226.40 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 226.40 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 22,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,875.46/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.45

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