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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 226.59 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 226.59 and 102.15 is: 140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 226.59 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/226.59 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 226.59 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 23,146.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,146.17/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.91

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