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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.06, 226.22 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.06, 226.22 and 101.87 is: 140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.06 : 226.22 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.06/226.22 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.06x = 226.22 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.06x = 23,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,043.39/164.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.46

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