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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.07, 226.40 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.07, 226.40 and 101.91 is: 140.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.07 : 226.40 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.07/226.40 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.07x = 226.40 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.07x = 23,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,071.91/164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.62

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