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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.26, 226.68 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.26, 226.68 and 102.07 is: 140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.26 : 226.68 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.26/226.68 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.26x = 226.68 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.26x = 23,137.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,137.23/164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.86

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