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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.15, 226.31 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.15, 226.31 and 101.91 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.15 : 226.31 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.15/226.31 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.15x = 226.31 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.15x = 23,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,063.25/164.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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