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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.09, 226.55 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.09, 226.55 and 108.88 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.09 : 226.55 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.09/226.55 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.09x = 226.55 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.09x = 24,665.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,665.09/164.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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