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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.15, 226.44 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.15, 226.44 and 101.98 is: 140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.15 : 226.44 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.15/226.44 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.15x = 226.44 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.15x = 23,092.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,092.35/164.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.68

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