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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.26, 226.73 and 102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.26, 226.73 and 102.09 is: 140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.26 : 226.73 = 102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.26/226.73 = 102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.26x = 226.73 × 102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.26x = 23,146.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,146.36/164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.92

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