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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 226.71 and 102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 226.71 and 102.09 is: 140.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 226.71 = 102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/226.71 = 102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 226.71 × 102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 23,144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,144.82/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.89

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