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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.15, 226.41 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.15, 226.41 and 108.86 is: 150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.15 : 226.41 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.15/226.41 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.15x = 226.41 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.15x = 24,645.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,645.86/164.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.15

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