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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 226.45 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 226.45 and 101.89 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 226.45 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/226.45 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 226.45 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 23,072.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,072.17/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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