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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.19, 226.47 and 102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.19, 226.47 and 102.03 is: 140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.19 : 226.47 = 102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.19/226.47 = 102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.19x = 226.47 × 102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.19x = 23,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,106.73/164.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.73

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