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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.09, 226.53 and 111.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.09, 226.53 and 111.91 is: 154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.09 : 226.53 = 111.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.09/226.53 = 111.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.09x = 226.53 × 111.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.09x = 25,350.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,350.97/164.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.49

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