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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 226.62 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 226.62 and 109.02 is: 150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 226.62 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/226.62 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 226.62 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 24,706.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,706.11/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.39

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