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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.13, 226.55 and 101.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.13, 226.55 and 101.99 is: 140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.13 : 226.55 = 101.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.13/226.55 = 101.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.13x = 226.55 × 101.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.13x = 23,104.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,104.19/164.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.77

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