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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 226.78 and 112.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 226.78 and 112.09 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 226.78 = 112.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/226.78 = 112.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 226.78 × 112.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 25,419.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,419.77/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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