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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.09, 226.45 and 101.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.09, 226.45 and 101.95 is: 140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.09 : 226.45 = 101.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.09/226.45 = 101.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.09x = 226.45 × 101.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.09x = 23,086.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,086.58/164.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.69

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